Average salary by job family in Coeur d'Alene
| Management | $111,630 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $106,600 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $99,400 |
| Legal | $92,700 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $92,550 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,180 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $73,980 |
| Protective Service | $61,870 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,910 |
| Construction and Extraction | $60,830 |
| Community and Social Service | $60,380 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $60,140 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,410 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $54,490 |
| Sales and Related | $50,200 |
| Production | $49,190 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,730 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,140 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $41,740 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,740 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,640 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $34,720 |
Highest-paying jobs in Coeur d'Alene
- Physicians, All Other$349,540
- Family Medicine Physicians$314,390
- Chief Executives$210,630
- Dentists, General$153,700
- Sales Managers$150,180
- Pharmacists$145,320
- Financial Managers$141,870
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$140,100
- Physician Assistants$136,550
- Nurse Practitioners$136,020
Most common jobs in Coeur d'Alene and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,680 | $29,220 | $30,080 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,340 | $40,400 | $37,010 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,220 | $96,520 | $80,270 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,060 | $96,210 | $98,910 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,770 | $36,750 | $37,160 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,620 | $48,030 | $46,440 |
| Cashiers | 1,580 | $34,380 | $35,020 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,380 | $45,060 | $43,750 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,370 | $36,640 | $31,300 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,270 | $40,750 | $38,240 |
Cost of living in Coeur d'Alene
Prices in the Coeur d'Alene area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,060 therefore buys what $61,103 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $605,498, 7.9 times the median household income of $77,034.
Take-home pay in Coeur d'Alene
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,320 | $31,297 | $2,608 |
| Median wage | $47,750 | $39,125 | $3,260 |
| Average wage | $60,060 | $48,363 | $4,030 |
| 75th percentile wage | $69,630 | $55,232 | $4,603 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Salaries for every job in Coeur d'Alene
Management20 jobs
- Chief Executives$211K
- Sales Managers$150K
- Financial Managers$142K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$140K
- Human Resources Managers$131K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$131K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$129K
- Marketing Managers$127K
- Construction Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$116K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$113K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$110K
- Industrial Production Managers$105K
- Administrative Services Managers$104K
- General and Operations Managers$97K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$91K
- Food Service Managers$81K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical22 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$350K
- Family Medicine Physicians$314K
- Dentists, General$154K
- Pharmacists$145K
- Physician Assistants$137K
- Nurse Practitioners$136K
- Veterinarians$124K
- Dental Hygienists$101K
- Registered Nurses$96K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$94K
- Paramedics$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Chiropractors$80K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$78K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$68K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Medical Records Specialists$59K
- Opticians, Dispensing$55K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46K
Computer and Mathematical7 jobs
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering9 jobs
Business and Financial Operations17 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$128K
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Loan Officers$93K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$92K
- Management Analysts$91K
- Cost Estimators$88K
- Logisticians$79K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$78K
- Accountants and Auditors$77K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72K
- Compliance Officers$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65K
- Training and Development Specialists$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$52K
- Tax Preparers$48K
Life, Physical, and Social Science7 jobs
Protective Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$107K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$99K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$76K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$64K
- Firefighters$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$52K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$44K
- Security Guards$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair16 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$73K
- Millwrights$68K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$55K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$54K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$43K
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Electricians$71K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$71K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$68K
- Glaziers$60K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$59K
- Pipelayers$59K
- Carpenters$58K
- Tapers$58K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Construction Laborers$53K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$77K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$67K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$57K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$50K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library7 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Sales and Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$90K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$48K
- Parts Salespersons$48K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Retail Salespersons$40K
- Cashiers$34K
Production22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$60K
- Machinists$58K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Bakers$36K
Office and Administrative Support28 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$65K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- New Accounts Clerks$43K
- Tellers$43K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$36K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$48K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Parking Attendants$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$44K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Skincare Specialists$37K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related12 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Cooks, Restaurant$40K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Bartenders$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
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Salary in Coeur d'Alene: questions
What is a good salary in Coeur d'Alene?
Half of all workers in the Coeur d'Alene metro earn less than $47,750 and the average is $60,060. Earning more than $69,630 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Coeur d'Alene to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,579, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Coeur d'Alene?
Physicians, All Other ($349,540), Family Medicine Physicians ($314,390), Chief Executives ($210,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Coeur d'Alene, ID (17660), all occupations and 255 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
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